Dental Health Professional

To meet the mission of the Health Services department at the MN Department of Corrections and partnering in Health and Well-being, this position will provide comprehensive preventative, oral health care and treatment needs for the incarcerated individuals at the Minnesota Correctional Facilities. This position will promote general dental health and carry out routine treatment that has been prescribed by a registered dentist. These treatments could include simple fillings, applying fluoride and taking x-rays.

This position will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

1. Provide advanced dental services to incarcerated individuals consistent with established Department of Corrections dental guidelines, directives, and in compliance with Collaborative Management Agreement, the State Board of Dentistry, and Minnesota Statutory - scope of practice rules.
2. Perform and provide general dental services to incarcerated individuals consistent with established DOC Dental guidelines, directives, and in compliance with the scope of practice rules for services allowed under indirect supervision.
3. Provide technical support, clinical assistance, and supervision to the Dental team, including but not limited to the supervising Dentist. Provide feedback to the Director of Clinical Operations for the performance evaluation of Dentists, Dental Assistants, and Dental Hygienists.